Below is a proficiency map for the Contracting (GS-1102) Competency Model. This map links GS grade levels for each competency and serves as a guide to understanding the expected proficiency level of top performers at each grade level.
Proficiency is rated using the standard Proficiency Scale. The links will take you to a description and training for each competency at the different proficiency ranges.
| Grade | Project Management |
Qualitative Analysis |
Acquisition Management |
Acquisition Planning |
Contract Negotiation and Source Selection |
Contracting Financial Management |
Federal and Departmental Acquisition Policies and Procedures Knowledge |
Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS - 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GS - 7 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| GS - 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| GS - 11 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| GS - 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| GS - 13 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| GS - 14 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 |
| GS - 15 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Level | Description |
|---|---|
| N/A | Not Applicable |
| 1 | Fundamental Awareness |
| 2 | Novice |
| 3 | Intermediate |
| 4 | Advanced |
| 5 | Expert |